Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Part‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Central City Concern – Portland, OR (Part‑time). Posted March 9.

This position is a member of a multi‑disciplinary team providing integrated, person‑centered services in the 16 x Burnside Recovery Center. The LPN supports medication management, patient care, and collaborative workflows, ensuring accuracy and safety in medication tracking, ordering, handling, and auditing.

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday‑Friday off).

Location:

16 x Burnside Recovery Center, 1616 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214.

$31.97‑$42.42 per hour, based on experience. Compensation capped at $37.10 per hour for external workers under the union contract.

Union‑represented through American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

• Completion of an accredited LPN training program.
• Current licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Current BLS/CPR certification prior to start date.
• Compliance with a drug‑free workplace and the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988.
• Ability to read labels and distinguish colors.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift; climb stairs with reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass mandatory pre‑employment drug test, TB test, and background check (including DHS).
• Preferred driving; if driving must have a valid license, vehicle, appropriate insurance ($100,000/$300,000 liability), and meet CCC fleet safety and training requirements.
• Adherence to agency non‑discrimination policies.
• Effective interaction with diverse coworkers and patients; treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

• Collaborate with the 16th and Burnside medical‑legal team to deliver integrated, client‑centered services.
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration, workflow, and logistics; participate in KPI review and continuous improvement plans.
• Track, audit, handle, and order medications within the LPN scope.
• Coordinate medication tracking, auditing, and ordering under guidance of a Licensed Medical Provider (LMP) and RN.
• Evaluate response to focused plan of care interventions as directed.
• Communicate client status and concerns with RN/LMP; seek direction when outside scope.
• Assist medical assistants and RNs as needed: communication, referrals, stocking, client education, rooming clients.
• Perform interventions within LPN scope of practice and receive training.
• Maintain medication accuracy and safety: support client self‑administration, quality audits, MAR updates, bin organization, coordination with RNs/LMP, daily feedback, isolation protocol support.
• Follow controlled medication handling protocols (e.g., methadone, disposal). Take accountability for pharmacy communication.
• Keep mandatory records and data entry; document procedures, medications, and mandatory reporting.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinic environment and client privacy.
• Assist in urine drug sample observation and chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Submit lab results, maintain EMR documentation.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2; report breaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Consider impacts on underserved communities and systemic biases.
• Follow oral and written directions; adapt to specific client needs.
• Manual dexterity and physical capability for assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with teammates and clients.
• Time‑management and deadline compliance.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Accurate record‑keeping.
• Learn and apply training.
• Strong organizational skills.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not comprehensive.

Central City Concern is a second‑chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding background checks and criminal convictions.